PAC Overview
The Willows Parent Advisory Council (PAC) consists of any and all parents with a child enrolled at Willows. There is no limit to the role this group can play in the context of this learning community. Our goal is to have an adequately resourced, equipped and engaged school community so as to enhance the educational, physical and emotional development of our children. We listen, discuss, advise, inform, support, serve, contribute, and engage in many aspects of school life.
Willows PAC supports each classroom with a yearly allotment of funds
to make purchases to support classroom learning at the teacher’s discretion. Each child is also allotted a dollar amount to defray field trip costs.
We also funded
a school mural, a water bottle filling station, the TV screen outside the office, picnic tables, the audio system in the school gym, computerized call back system, home reading books, library books, Fine Arts performances, playground leadership training, author talks, the music program, outdoor play equipment, an outdoor learning space, bike safety initiatives and student and teacher recognition.
We aim to have every parent connected
in some aspect of the learning community of their child. These opportunities benefit greatly the long term achievement of all our children. Community building at every level is a PAC priority.
Every parent or guardian of a child registered at Willows School is automatically a member of the “Willows School, Parent Advisory Council”, with voting privileges. The PAC is an excellent forum for parents to be involved in supporting our children’s school experience, on many levels. Parents participate with the PAC in a volunteer capacity only and your support is very much welcomed. Whether you are interested in participating at an organizing level or you are only able to help on occasion, when time is available to you; your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Our Mission Statement
“The Parent Advisory Council / Willows School is dedicated to the education and well being of students. Its mission is to foster cooperation and promote effective communication between home and school in the teaching and guidance of students, in order to provide the best educational environment for each student at Willows Elementary School according to physical, emotional and social needs.”
Our Activities
As with all Parent Advisory Councils we support Willows School by directing the proceeds of our fundraising efforts to many facets of the school. In addition to our fundraising efforts the Willows Parent Advisory Council organizes:
Parent representatives for each classroom to help coordinate class events and activities, such as transportation for field trips.
Facilitates portions of start of the year events – Kindergarten Welcome and Meet the Teacher Night
Community building events like Bike to School Week, dances, Bingo and Board game nights, and the Spring Fair
In order to support our very busy administrative staff; the PAC funds and operates a specific telephone line in the school (“Willows Call Back”) for parents and guardians to contact the school if their child is unable attend school on any given day. Thereby ensuring that all children are accounted for and have arrived at school safely.
The list goes on; suffice to say that without your support, through our Parent Advisory Council, Willows School would not be the same.
It sounds like it all takes a lot of work and organizing; yes it does. However, you can be sure that we have a lot of fun doing it.
PAC Meetings
If you are curious about the functions of the Parent Advisory Council and want to know more about the enormous impact that your PAC has in enhancing the quality of our children’s school experience; we encourage you to attend a meeting. Your PAC meetings take place on the third Wednesday evening of most months, throughout the school year, at 7:00 pm, in our school library.
Other ways to find us:
Email: willowspac@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/willowspac
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowspac/
Website: https://www.willowspac.ca/
Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much